Field of Reeds
These New Puritans · 2013
53 min · 9 tracks · art rock
A haunting blend of intricate arrangements, atmospheric textures, and contemplative lyrics that evoke a sense of otherworldly introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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V (Island Song) — This track encapsulates the album's meditative quality through its layered instrumentation and repetitive motifs, inviting deep listening and reflection.
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The Light in Your Name — With its lush orchestration and poignant vocal delivery, this song stands as a centerpiece that underscores the emotional core of the album.
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Field of Reeds — The title track serves as a culmination of themes explored throughout the album, combining complexity with an ethereal atmosphere that lingers long after it ends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate arrangements and unconventional structures create a unique listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken word piece that sets a contemplative tone, followed by tracks that layer orchestral strings with electronic elements.
- Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of extended instrumental passages.
- The final track, 'Field of Reeds', gradually builds in intensity before fading out, creating a sense of closure and reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Guy’s in Love With You 3:02
- 2 Fragment Two 4:34
- 3 The Light in Your Name 6:03
- 4 V (Island Song) 9:16
- 5 Spiral 6:03
- 6 Organ Eternal 5:31
- 7 Nothing Else 7:49
- 8 Dream 4:14
- 9 Field of Reeds 6:28
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